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" But in the Garden, we make our own heroes. The kids in the projects love Aunt Pooh because she gives them money. They don't care how she gets it. My dad talked about foul shit, yeah, but it's shit that happens around here. That makes him a hero. Maybe I can be one, too. "

Angie Thomas , On the Come Up


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Angie Thomas quote : But in the Garden, we make our own heroes. The kids in the projects love Aunt Pooh because she gives them money. They don't care how she gets it. My dad talked about foul shit, yeah, but it's shit that happens around here. That makes him a hero. Maybe I can be one, too.